The following few posts primary objective is to update my ornithological diary
during the restricted time spent in the field during migration. A review of the practicalities of covering my usual SVC17 sites resulted in Holmethorpe SP, Canons Farm, London Wetland Centre (Closed) falling under the axe for this reason. The sites that remained were Banstead Downs, Epsom and Walton Downs and Beddington Farm. The latter a site that once upon a time I would not have be seen away from during the migratory period.
Beddington Farm not surprisingly produced the most productive day on the 18th with a Surrey record 93+1 Bar-tailed Godwit flying E. The visit began
on a good note with a single Whimbrel and a Barwit opening the days account. A
Common Sandpiper made a short flight between islands on the South Lake. Hirundines
including House Martin were seen with Yellow Wagtails venturing N.
I missed the Swift and the Commic Terns during my travels
managing photos of the Little Gull and some of the Whimbrel.
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(photo by Peter Alfrey)
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The conditions
proved too much for auto focus for my camera but fortunately there were photos taken
of the Barwit spectacle. Thanks Pete for the photo!
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